Mate in 3: queen to e3
c9-19703Puzzle rating: 1630Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
31. Qxe3 h6 32. Rf8+ Kh7 33. Nf6#
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e3 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — rook to f8 (#1).
- Precise: knight to f6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead h6, then Rf8+ and you win the queen.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #131.
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